Taiwan · ALISHAN & FOREST TRIPS IN TAIPEI
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 8 alishan & forest trips in Taipei worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of a private 3-day Taiwan tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Puli, and Chiayi, with hotels, guides, scenery, and practical tips.
“Great driver, and very knowledgeable and experienced guide. Overall good experience, if a little pricey.”
Review of a private 3-day Taiwan tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan, with temples, forest railways, sunrise views, hotels, and practical tips.
“In a nutshell, it was a great tour. The weather was great and I am so grateful that my guide Tony has been so kind to teach me about history, people's lives and food culture wherever I go. I had a wonderful experience watching the sunrise Read moreAuto-translated”
Review of a three-day Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, and Taichung tour from Taipei, with sunrise train, hotels, meals, timing, and value advice.
“Three days in Taiwan — and it feels like I've lived a small lifetime. Allan showed the beauty and contrasts of this island: the scent of Alishan tea and the little red train climbing through the misty forest, the quiet paths among giant trees, the sRead more”
Escape Taipei for Taipingshan forests, hot springs, trails, and the Bong Bong Train on a private, flexible day tour.
“Junior was very good as a tour guide. He drives safely and was very attentive to us. He made sure we were comfortable and we had the best experience. It was drizzling during the tour but it was okay coz it added to the beauty of the Taipingshan forest. It was healing.”
Review of a private 2-day Alishan tour from Taipei with forest train, sunrise, mountain trails, local breakfast, and private transport.
“It was fantastic! Joshua Liu was my driver and tour guide for the trip - he was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide! Alishan is beautiful and the stay in the mountains was beautiful. Highly recommend this tour!”
Review of a private two-day Taipei tour to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan, with tea farms, forest trails, bridges, costs, and practical tips.
“I would classify this package as a scam. First of all, there was no private guide. The provider hired a charter driver to drive me to the two destinations in the morning of my trip; second, the driver is not a licensed tour guide. He wasn't even giveRead more”
Review of a private 3-day Taiwan tour from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan, with lake cruises, sunrise views, trains, hotels, and practical tips.
“We had so much fun touring Sun Moon Lake and Alishan Forest. Our guide, Barry, built up excitement for our destinations with bits of history and cultural insight, and fully engaged us in conversation about Taiwan. He was courteous, energetic, and knowledgeable, and made sure we were in place at the right times for meals, train rides, and even the sunset over Alishan. He went above and beyond with a side trip to visit the university that my mother attended, allowing us to get a rare glimpse into her student life at the Historical Archives section. Our accommodations were clean and comfortable, and we are - once again - very…”
Revisit Meteor Garden film sites, Zhong She Flower Garden, and Chung Cheng University on a 12-hour trip from Taipei.
“I went on that trip with some doubts to go or not to go. And honestly speaking the main goal for me was to visit a flower market. The flower market was ok, I guess I am a little spoiled. I have see the better ones. Some areas of the garden has Read more”
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